any time spent on a digital device with a screen, for example, a smartphone or laptop

the length of time a person is able to concentrate

a chemical in the body that gives us a short-term feeling of reward

Time online and learning

RSHE (PSHE)

How I spend my time online

Time online and sleep

Time online and body image

Time online and self-esteem

Planning time online

This unit explores the impact of online time on wellbeing, including effects on sleep, body image, self-esteem and learning. Pupils learn to recognise healthy and unhealthy online habits, understand how curated content affects them, and develop practical strategies for balanced digital lives.

Media influence: What's a healthy way to spend my time online?

any time spent on a digital device with a screen

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Screen time can suppress the release of ...

Which of the following can negatively impact our attention span?

How long can it take to regain concentration after engaging in online activities, like browsing the internet?

Even if you are using screen time for learning, it is important to take regular ...

Which of the following are **not** ways to use online spaces for learning?

An {{}} is a person who uses social media to influence their followers.

Which of the following are **not** reasons for someone to have an online persona?

Which factors might increase the likelihood of social media having a negative impact on self-esteem?

Having lots of followers does not mean a person is {{}} in real life.

A person's online persona is not always representative of who they are.

People may act differently online than they do in person.

Our self-confidence can be affected by comparing ourselves to others online.

Everyone always acts the same online as they do in person.

Teenagers' self-esteem isn't as affected by social media compared to adults'.

Which of the following statements are true?

To help us feel more secure online, we should focus on ...

Time online and learning

Lesson outcome